Antibiotic resistance a ‘threat to public safety’ in EuropeIncreasing bacterial resistance across Europe, particularly to carbapenems and polymixin antibiotics, is a “threat to public safety”.…
Review points to effectiveness of influenza vaccination Researchers have used “test-negative design” case-control studies to assess the effectiveness of seasonal influenza vaccine.…
Ebola research projects receive £1.34mA hand-held device to test bodily fluids for the Ebola virus is among five new research projects announced by the UK government and the Wellcome Trust.…
Case of bird flu confirmed in UKA case of avian influenza has been confirmed in the UK by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.…
Fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy linked to TecfideraA fatal case of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy has been reported for the first time in a patient receiving dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera).…
New bactericidal enzyme solution could help the fight against MRSA infection An enzyme that kills meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has been developed by Dutch biotech company Micreos.…
Strategies to reduce the use of antibiotics in animals New drugs that could eventually replace or reduce the use of antibiotics in animals are in development to help slow the rise of antibiotic resistance.…
Treating bacterial sexually transmitted infections With azithromycin made available over the counter for chlamydia treatment, this CPD article reviews how to identify and treat the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections.…
Biomarker test could help reduce unnecessary antibiotic prescribingPoint-of-care testing for a biomarker of bacterial infection would help to limit unnecessary antibiotic prescribing by GPs, suggests a systematic review.…
IPCC report calls for action to limit health impacts of climate changeThe latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) confirms — with 95% certainty — that human influence on the climate is growing.…